expect

• Verbo que denota esperar o anticipar algo como probable, o tener la expectativa de que suceda. También puede indicar la acción de requerir o suponer que algo es necesario o apropiado.

A verb used to indicate anticipating or regarding something as likely to happen.

1. AnticipateA2formal

   To think or believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive or do something.

   Anticipar, esperar

   • I expect her to arrive soon.
   • They expect rain tomorrow.
   • We expect you to complete the task on time.

   Sinónimosanticipateawaitcount onenvisionforeseelook forpredict

2. Consider as reasonableB1formal

   To regard something as likely or probable.

   Considerar razonable

   • What do you expect from this meeting?
   • He expects too much from his employees.
   • I expect better behavior from you.

   Sinónimosanticipateassumebelieveenvisagefigureforeseeimaginepredictpresumereckonsupposethink

3. AwaitB1formal

   To wait for something to happen.

   Esperar, aguardar

   • They are expecting guests for dinner.
   • She is expecting a baby in June.
   • We expect delivery by Friday.

   Sinónimosanticipateawaitlook for